My first one came about a week ago, had a pin hole in the bottom of it. Called up SS Tech. and they gave me $50 back and sent me a new bucket. It arrived two days ago and it is free of leaks. I plan on brewing Monday, yeast starter is spinning away tonight.

OK, so long story kind of short. I brewed Sunday night. I pitched two bags of 6 month old London Ale Wyeast. After four days (Thursday night) there was no change in gravity, no change in temp and no krausen. So I sprinkled a pack of Windsor on top, WAA-LAA activity ever since. My question is; are my flavors going to be all jacked up due to using two different kinds of yeast...and is it even work washing this yeast and keeping?

Anyone know a good place to find some Hops. I do not want rhizomes, I want an actual crown. I live in Northern Cali, so I can put them in the ground anytime of the year. I found a few on ebay but though I better look around a little before pulling the trigger on that. Anyways, a point in the right direction would be awesome

Who am I: Joe Hart (That is my wife to my left....no we are not Mets Fans, I coach and that is my team this year) Home Town (City, State):Novato, CAI've been a homebrewer since: 2005What is your favorite style(s) to brew? Stout or IPAWhat style(s) will you never brew? I will try anything at least onceWhat was the first beer you ever brewed? Anchor Liberty Clone (Extract)How did it turn out? Awesome, hooked ever sinceDescribe your brew system?: I brew All grain with a 5 gallon cooler system, mash tun with false bottom and a HLT to sparge. What is your favorite hop?: I like most hops from New Zealand, nice fruity citrusy hop. What is your favorite beer recipe? I have a New Zealand Rye IPA that I really like. I also have a great LH Milk Stout Clone that is awesome. How frequently do you brew (times/month or /year)? Every 2 months.What haven't we asked that you would really like to answer? I am originally from Colorado, I am active duty Coast Guard. How many medals have you won from homebrew competitions? I won judges choice during the Coast Guard day Homebrew Competition last year.